Supporting Families of Unborn and Newborn Infants with Life-Threatening Conditions
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Having a baby is supposed to be a very happy event, but when a baby is diagnosed with a potentially life-threatening condition in the perinatal period, families are faced with new realities and require special support and understanding.
Jennifer Callen is a Nurse Practitioner with 20 years of experience in neonatal intensive care. She currently works with the Quality of Life and Advanced Care Program at McMaster Children’s Hospital in Ontario, Canada. Her role as part of the perinatal program there is to enhance patient transitions between hospital and home, and aims to reduce hospitalizations and emergency room visits. She is passionate about improving quality of life and comfort for patients and families facing significant health challenges.
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